by Joelyn Leon | Aug 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
A Common Council presentation later this month will outline two bond questions proposed for the November ballot totaling $54.6 million. The circa 1924 Macdonough Elementary School on Spring Street is in “significant” need of upgrades, Mayor Ben Florsheim said at...
by Joelyn Leon | Aug 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved major renovations at Old Greenwich School at its meeting Tuesday, voting unanimously to approve plans to construct an 8,000 square-foot addition with four new classrooms, a new main entrance, improved handicap access and...
by Joelyn Leon | Aug 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
A $2.2 million tax credit for Bowers Elementary School is expected to reduce the burden on Manchester taxpayers for “net-zero energy” renovations that were completed last year. Manchester officials said in a statement that the tax credit will help to...
by Joelyn Leon | Aug 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
An on-ramp for Interstate 95 in Norwalk will be closed through Thursday morning, according to local police. The state Department of Transportation closed the Exit 15 on-ramp to I-95 North on Sunday evening to allow construction crews to work in the area. West Avenue...
by Joelyn Leon | Aug 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
It started at $300 million. It went to more than $500 million then was scaled back to perhaps $425 million. Now the cost to rebuild Westhill High School has landed at about $460 million. The main reason for the eye-popping escalation is “industry trends” in school...
by Joelyn Leon | Aug 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
In his new job as the city’s economic development director, William Wallach will help decide the future of the recently demolished Torrington Company Standard Plant. Demolition of the Standard Plant on North Street, a project that began in October 2023, was...
